The design elements immerse the characters and the audience in the world of the essay, with scenic elements incorporating the words by Alexander Trice; black, white, and red clothing by Cheryl Zemke; and lights that reveal key moments by Harley Miah. Pictured: David Liskow as the fact checker, Krista Schafer Ewbank as the editor, and Phil Hughes as the writer. Photo by Jan Cartwright Photo

From: Photos: Inside Look at Open Book Theatre Company's LIFESPAN OF A FACT

After 18 months, Open Book Theatre is excited to open its doors to audiences once again. “We kept producing theatre in other ways, but there’s nothing like the energy of being in the room where it happens,” said Artistic Director Krista Schafer Ewbank. “The lights, the sound, the set….it all creates an experience that can’t be beat. Studies show that audience’s heartbeats sync during a live performance. You can get that from streaming Netflix.”